1926, the BBC. The nation listens. A woman finds her voice. London, 1926. Maisie Musgrave is thrilled to land a job at the fledgling British Broadcasting Corporation whose new and electrifying radio network is captivating the nation. Famous writers, scientists, politicians - the BBC is broadcasting them all, but behind the scenes Maisie is drawn into a battle of wills being fought by her two bosses. John Reith, the formidable Director-General and Hilda Matheson, the extraordinary Director of Talks Programming, envisage very different futures for radio. And when Maisie unearths a shocking conspiracy, she and Hilda join forces to make their voices heard both on and off the air.

About the Author
Sarah-Jane Stratford grew up in Los Angeles with a deep love of theatre and literature. After earning a bachelor's degree in history at UC Santa Cruz, she then obtained a master's degree in medieval history at the University of York in England.

Reviews
`A bright, appealing novel about the early days of the BBC and the women behind its brilliant programming. The novel is so energetic and fresh . . . An intoxicating look inside a world of innovative new media' Kirkus Reviews



Book Information
ISBN 9780749020682
Author Sarah-Jane Stratford
Format Paperback
Page Count 448
Imprint Allison & Busby
Publisher Allison & Busby